Thank you for all your help and support over the last few weeks it has been invaluable and mostly a very enjoyable experience.

I felt the initial consult and then the overall 'life' view with the Wheel of Life was helpful in identifying areas of life which perhaps needed some work. With just a bit of time thinking about these different parts of life and even scoring them out of ten I was able to confirm that the main area that was causing me difficulty and needed work was actually work! That is quite invaluable when you feel like your whole life is a mess and you find out that really it is just one or two areas that need attention.

I was initially unsure about the phone consultations and wondered if face to face contact would be preferable, but in actual fact I think it was better over the phone as I think it is sometimes easier to be more honest and for me more work minded.

I thought your advice was always clearly put and even the difficult to receive stuff was put across very succinctly with the right amount of firmness. I also liked the way that you politely but firmly stopped me mid-waffle to take apart what I had said and point out the contradictions or ask for further clarification.

Finally, I liked the fact that it was not all deadly serious and even though my situation at work seemed a bit hopeless at times, there was always some great advice and some affirmation that the situation I was in was not wholly of my own making.

I really was not sure what to expect from "life coaching" and have overall been very impressed. A great deal of it is actually common sense, but when life is overtaking you it is very hard to see the wood for the trees and even the most obvious things are obscured. I have gained a great deal from the experience and have recommended it to a few friends who are salaried slaves and could perhaps do with redressing the life/work balance. I just hope I can remember all the advice you have given me and make sure I put it to good use. I may have to return when I do decide on a job to make sure the old coper in me does not land herself in a similar mess!

The only thing that may have helped me would be an email confirmation of the next appointment, but that is really only because I didn't often have my diary with me when I called you.

Score: 9.5/10

T.P.

I had a really good week - I got a lot of stuff done. I feel like I'm back in the driving seat, and I haven't felt this much in charge in seven years.

Phyl

It is always SO GOOD to open my email and see your newletters which I devour and then print and place in a special file called "'ME!" There is something wholesome about "wise counsel" which has the power to change the direction of my day.

Thank you so much for thinking of me and placing me on your email list. My life is at a better place because of you.

T.C.

I found the questions you asked in relation to work challenging and thought provoking and got me thinking about practical ways forward - which is what I am fairly certain I need.

W. [Head Teacher]

The gardener just came to collect his money for cutting the grass last week. I have not seen him since last September and he said in his very strong Welsh accent ‘Bloody hell you look good. What have you done?’

That is down to you Chris. Thank you.

Jane

[I've been working with Jane on projection a positive self-image when building a social life]

Thanks again for all your help, the "I just don't know" mindset was
well and truly entrenched at one stage .. I want to make sure that I am more than ok and that I really do make the most of this opportunity which really could - scratch that, WILL be utterly life changing.

Tania

I think Life Coaching is a worthwhile experience for people that are having a number of issues in their life and are struggling to get them all into perspective. I would consider using again and found Chris to be very understanding and perceptive. A good guy to talk to!

C. M.

Hi Chris

When we worked together about 15 months ago I was in a complete different mind set. I was so negative and depressed and could not see any way out. The coaching with you got the ball roling. I then [did a bunch of other stuff, some of which you recommended]

...

There is still room for improvement, but I am really enjoying the journey now. I am beginning to realise what I do not want to do for the rest of my life, not just like you said just drifting with the stream and do what that brings . My parents find it a bit strange to hear me being positive all the time. It is also reframing their language to be much more: well of course it is possible. I have got
110 high flying ideas about how to save the world and make everybody healthy and happy, albeit [some areas need addressing] but I am getting the zest for life back and my friend, who forced me to contact a coach (when i rang you) in the first place, was so pleased with my positive (4 printed page X-mas letter).

Just like I said probably not a short reply in 6 months time. However you got the ball rolling for me, Chris and I am very grateful.

Have a great life and may you continue to get superenergy back from your clients.

Regards

Ann B.

You can certainly consider me to an ambassador and advocate of your program offerings.

Your website in itself has a vast array of helpful information and free items related to many troubled areas we all experience at one time or another in our lives.

The only reason I give it a 9 out of 10 is because there is always room for improvement in all things in some manner.

The Life Purpose Course for me in particular was the answer to issues I had in my mind that other traditional [therapy] methods just didnt even begin to address.

My experience and impression is that Life Coaching is a very proactive and progressive solution to dealing with lifes issues and decisions yet its not a blindly optimistic toss at the realities we all face in our lives. All in all a very positive and results oriented experience.

I highly recommend this for anyone seeking answers to questions about their lives and trying to make decisions in living a more conscience and fulfilling life.

Laura

First, [you gave a] very quick response. Second, you read the input and responded specifically rather than generically.

... my experience of your initial engagement is "top notch" customer service and response.

It is a pleasure to see this every now and again considering how rare it is. Congratulations on doing the right things right.

Jim B

I just have to tell you how impressive I think your website is...

Out of all of the websites I have visited over the past year or so I think yours is the best, bar none. The tone is absolutely perfect and you have made me feel even more passionate about succeeding with my goal. I ... just wanted you to know how inspiring your website is.

Becky

... I passed (86%).

Thanks again for all your help and encouragement.
I'm in no doubt that our coaching sessions have been instrumental in today's success.

Phyl

I am immensely pleased with my life purpose statement – it fits wonderfully and says multitudes of things to me even in its simplicity.

Laura [Life Purpose course student]

Thankyou for the "renorming" thing - it is powerful - as everything you put into my life has been.

I am so so so well. I'm sure you won't believe me but that one month with your coaching has had a great effect on me. I have filed everything away in a special file and am now really studying each word/concept/new thought. I have changed. Discoverd my SELF and loving me.

Chris gave me some excellent advice about becoming a life coach so more mentoring than coaching. It gave me a real insight into how he works and the highs and the lows.

I would give it 10 out of 10 as have no complaints and was grateful for the opportunity.

I was really grateful for the offer of advice in the future which I would like to take you up on. Thank you very much!

Lucy

I truly identified with your observations and felt I was hearing some very resounding nails being hit on their heads

Laura

It's been a great week [at work] ... I've had nothing but praise, they're so pleased with me and talking about promotion...

My new-found comfort with myself is my greatest source of happiness.

Catherine

It's taken me the best part of the week to write this email as I have had the most challenging & fulfilling week and I'm sure a lot of it is down to you and my new way of thinking !

Long may it continue.

Thanks Chris - your words are like 'apples of gold in settings of silver' - (Proverbs something or other)

T.C.

thank you for the free intro it was a great help and encouraging that i feel each time i will speak to a life coach i will be filled with more positive thoughts and feelings, creating a stronger happier me

P.H.

thanks very much for this. I'm begining to feel that there's a way forward for me.

I'll look forward to speaking with you again...

I asked my partner if he'd noticed any imporvement in me from my coaching - and he said "Oh yeah - about 400 percent"!

C.E.

Thankyou so much Chris - you have given me so much already. I am truly grateful.

Tricia

Chris,

I would like to say thank you very much for our conversation as it has helped me see a more positive way forward and the things I feared ... have been quashed.

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I cant say thank you enough to you.

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P.H.

You sure make me think “outside the box” as you say. – it is a healthy exercise though and I feel good about some of the effects this is having.

I'd just like to add you have a great sense of humour.

...

Anyway, your wonderful sense of humour made it easier for me to talk to you, thanks.

Helen

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP – IT IS MAKING ME THINK AND I AM ENJOYING REFLECTION ON ALL THESE ISSUES

[then later...]

Chris, this has really done something inside of me. I AM WHOLE ... Thankyou so so much for what you have already done for me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

T.C.

I've really enjoyed talking to you - it's been fantastic.

- Carol

[We had] great rapport enjoyed talking to you. You are a good coach and have a great relaxing style.

- Carol

It's good to know that you're there.

- Peter

The sessions led to quite a bit of 'soul searching' which was great.

- John

You made me confront some situations which I probably would have avoided.

I think your service is very efficient. Your website is great and gives lots of information. The replies to my e-mails were prompt.

- Angelika [E-Coaching client]

... just to say thank you for your help over the past months. It has been very useful for me with regard to try to deal with my business and be more assertive. Personally it has also made some thought processes more clear. It has been good to talk to one of the opposite sex as it has given me a different view on my life than what I normally get from my girl friends.

- Anne

I do enjoy these sessions. This is going to be a watershed today.

I was talking to my brother over the weekend, and I said "Chris Wesley is the only bloke I can talk to, who I feel really understands what I'm feeling.".

I always feel better when I've spoken to you. [coaching] does work. I know what to do now; before I didn't.

- Graham

[The most useful thing I got from you was that] it helped me sort out what was really important to me and not what others thought was important for me. I stopped doing things to please others. I sorted the NORMS!

Prompt, intuitive, cutting through the crap to help me see my real issues, providing options to help me through difficult times, helping me see that I have a lot to offer and that I should prioritize my goals into short, medium and long.

Mary F.

Latest exercise is attached. It amazes me how much gets uncovered about oneself in the simplest of exercises. I am a fairly analytical person and find it hard to switch my brain off (which can be very tiring at times), yet I am still learning or rather realising new things about why I behave in such a way or don't take action etc. I'm still unsure what to do with this information, however realisation and recognition are the first steps towards changing things for the better eh!

Sandy

[After a month of coaching}

That month sure flew by. I can’t quite believe the difference in me already. I feel much more positive about work, friends and life in general. My Osteopath is going to be stunned at the change in me when I go see her tomorrow night. She has been suggesting I see a Life Coach since June/July!!!

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I’m looking forward to next year, but even better, I’m not waiting for it and I’ve started kicking back and having fun now. I’m looking forward to the new friends I will make and again, have already made progress on that front just by getting to know colleagues better and for a change, going out with them & their friends.

I am also realistic and I know I will hit obstacles and dips in the road. But they can be overcome, the important thing is not to let them weigh me down for too long. I will try to focus more on my own happiness and leave other people to create their own and do what is best for them.

Thank you for your help and assistance over the last month. It was much needed and very much appreciated. Another lesson learnt there is asking for help when needed. It is common knowledge that one should look at the glass half full, but it’s not often advised how to do so in everyday situations. Well forget the glass you have helped me see the half full bottle!!!
(I was tempted to continue with this analogy but I sense I should stop there.)

Anyway, thank you again. ...

Regards
S.P.

Well you have certainly got me thinking about many aspects of my life already.

Pete

I have found doing this exercise to find my life purpose most fruitful. As yet, I do not know how it will influence my future, although it is exciting to see the fantastic scope of possibilities and opportunities this could lead to. I have been trying to persuade myself for a while now that despite personal circumstances, my life has not been entirely wasted! Doing this exercise to find my life purpose, has helped me realise that my life has actually been 'on track', and in fact my circumstances have served to enhance my abilities to inspire others.

Thanks for giving me this opportunity,
All the best,
Cheers,

Helen

Dear Chris

Not that I am going to take up your time, but just to say thank you for your help over the past months. It has been very useful for me with regard to try to deal with my business and be more assertive.

Personaaly it has also made some thought processes more. It has been good to talk to one of the opposite sex as it has given me a different view on my lifew than what I normally get from my girl friends.

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It has made me trying to set a little (or big) target for every day (to use a phrase in one of my pyramid selling literature) to get me into the habit of thinking ahead but aslso acting upon it. I have decided and made a list that we are going to get this house up to relative scratch

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I am glad we had this last session because it made me think more in black and white about what I had to do. It is funny because I know full well I do not have to prove anything to you (and I am sure that was never your intention), but it does me good to think that I will be able to send you a brief (if I can be brief) e-mail in 6 months time and say, great I have done new stuff every day.

With the best wishes for your future and hopefully lots of fun.

A.B.

Thank you very much. I think it was interesting for me and I really appreciate it.

J.V.

I felt worthy about myself after the session. Your follow up emails are a good way of re-iterating the session and keeping me on track - a visual reminder. That's it - thank you very much indeed for your time. Score 10/10

Ronnie